Monday Morning Memo - Week 20
1/21/19
Dear Poupard Leaders,
Afternoon PD
I want to thank the teachers that prepared and lead out PD this past Friday. They dedicated much of their time in preparing for that afternoon to provide resources to support our WIG (Wildly Important Goal) with much clarity. Thank you!!
Restorative Practices
This year the district sent 5-6 teachers from every elementary building to be trained in Restorative Practices. They will continue to provide additional PD opportunities for 2 more cohorts this upcoming fall. It was an outstanding experience for those that were able to attend this year. Please email me if you are interested in attending next fall or would like to learn more information about Restorative Practices.
Cluster/Magnet Nomination Form
1st-4th Grade Teachers,
The magnet/cluster nomination process has moved to an online version. Here are some highlights of what you need to know moving forward:
- You should have received a hard copy list of students whose parents submitted a recommendation in your mailbox. There is also a copy of this information in your schools shared nomination google drive along with some other helpful documents that may be useful as you complete your nominations.
- You need to fill out forms for every parent nomination even if you do not agree with what the parent is nominating the student for.
- If there are other students in your classroom that were not nominated by their parents but you feel they may be showing some exceptional growth/potential, please feel free to nominate them.
- Your F&P scores and your GPW sample (which are only submitted for Magnet or ELA cluster nominations) MUST be from January testing.
- Please be sure to include the students name, grade, building and teacher name on the GPW sample you submit (you will still scan and email the writing sample as has been done in the past. Directions on who to send writing samples to are included in the online nomination form)
- All electronic nominations will be due by Tuesday, February 12th. At that time you will no longer be able to access the document to nominate a student. The online form will be coming this morning to your email.
Please direct questions regarding the nomination process to either Pam or Ann.
Pam Liagre 4523 (planning 8:40-9:25)
Ann Passino 5584 (planning 2:45-3:20)
Magnet Program Co-Coordinators
Grosse Pointe Learning Network
Grosse Pointe Learning Network is offering a great learning opportunity on Thursday, January 31st with Promoting Diversity and Inclusion led by guest speaker Dr. Julia Smith from 4 to 5 pm in GP North's Library. If you are interested in attending, please sign up.
Their next session will be on UDL (Universal Design for Learning) with Bryan Dean. It will be held on Thursday, February 28 from 4 to 5 pm. Location and sign up will be made available closer to the event.
Your Fan,
Ali
Week at a Glance
Tuesday, January 22nd - A Day
Brief Reading Meeting with Grade Level Teams
5th Grade Sumo Robotics Event inside Gym from 9-11
Ali in Post Observation Meeting 1:00-1:40
Wednesday, January 23rd - B Day
SIT Meeting at 7:15
Parcells Counselors to Register 5th Graders from 9:00-11:30
Ali in Post Observation Meeting 1:30-2:00
Ali in planning meeting 2:00-2:30
Ali in Post Observation Meeting 2:40-3:20
Thursday, January 24th - C Day
Ali in meeting with vendor from 10:30-11:30
Lori and Ali in planning meeting from 12:30-3:30
Ali in meeting with vendor from 4:00-5:00
Friday, January 25th - D Day
PBIS Team Meeting at 7:15
Ali in Coaching Session 7:30-9:00
Leader of the Month Lunch
Saturday, January 26th
Sunday, January 27th
Staff Birthdays - January
1/18- Sherry Martin
January Student Birthdays
Important Dates
1/21 - No School : MLK Day
1/22 - Reading Meeting Follow-up
1/23 -
- SIT Meeting at 7:15
- Parcells Counselors Registering Classes for 5th Graders
- GES3 Paperwork Due
1/25 -
- PBIS Team Meeting
- Leader of the Month Lunch
1/30 -
GES3 Meeting in PM
Yoga after school from 4-5
1/31 -Grosse Pointe Learning Network @ North from 4-5
2/1 - Elementary Principals Meeting from 8:00-11:30
2/5 -
- Staff Meeting from 3:55-4:55
- Robot Garage Family Event from 6:00-7:30
2/6 - SIT Meeting at 7:15
2/7 - Town Hall at 10
2/8 - Lockdown Drill at 9:15
2/12 - PTO Meeting at 6:30
2/14 - Ali at Ad Council from 1:30-4:00
2/15 -
- PBIS Team Meeting at 7:15
- Leader of the Month Lunch
- Dragon Den at 12:25
2/18-2/22 - Mid Winter Break
2/27 - SIT Meeting at 7:15
2/28 - Grosse Pointe Learning Network at 4:00
Nuts and Bolts - Updated 12/9/18
Magnet Nominations
Teachers nominations begin in January and will be accepted through February 6th, 2019.
Teachers, let me know if you have students that you believe would make great candidates for the magnet program.
- Please share your weekly newsletters with me by "Ccing" me when they are emailed out to families. This allows for me to stay connected with all of the exciting things happening inside of your classrooms.
- Behavior Referrals must be completed using the Online Behavior Form. Staff must complete the behavior form anytime a student is sent down to the office for a major office referral. Homeroom Teachers and Special Area Teachers are responsible for contacting the family to notify them of any incidents that occurred inside of the classroom. Please call home over an email whenever possible. Personally, I'd recommend sharing anything over 3-4 sentences over a phone call as well.